Lorida Challis

The sun is out, it’s Sunday, and I’m surrounded by my favorite people—espresso freddo in hand, laughter in the air, and not a single thing missing. Moments like this feel infinite❤️

Sitting on that bridge at Beamish Museum waiting for the coal train to pass underneath feels like peak intelligence… right up until a cloud of soot reminds you the train always gets the last word. 🚂😄

Revealing the past and slowly turning this house into a home. Day off work well spent.

That loud, ugly wallpaper had to go — and honestly, it feels like the place can finally breathe again. 🛠️✨

Days rooted in tradition—like Orthodox Easter—have a way of holding both warmth and ache at the same time. The smells, the recipes, the rituals… they don’t just bring comfort, they bring people back into the room in a different way.

Missing loved ones doesn’t take away from the joy—it actually shows how deeply those moments mattered

Smiling at mean people

can act as a powerful defense mechanism and a form of emotional control, allowing you to stay calm, avoid mirroring their negativity, and take away their power. This approach, often rooted in kindness, can reduce your stress levels and prevent you from becoming like those you dislike ❤️

Thank you ❤️ you always know how to make me feel beautiful ❤️